Hana Mitchell – Award-Winning Film Editor and Visual Storyteller
byThough she was too young to know the definition of an artist, Hana Mitchell knew she’d be one. Her artistic impulses and keen eye…
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Nikki Lee, Realtor and Businesswoman
bySometimes the spirit of entrepreneurship takes hold of an ambitious child early. Take the case of realtor and businesswoman Nikki Lee. Though she was…
The Unfinished Bridge Between Rev. Jesse Jackson and Barack Obama
byIt is widely accepted as a historical fact that Rev. Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988 cracked open the door that Barack…
Things You Should Know About Rev. Jesse Jackson…
byFor some of us, on February 17, 2026, the world stood still, as it was announced that Rev. Jesse Jackson had passed. As I…
Veronica “Vee” L. Harrison – Author, Journalist, Publicist
byGrowing up as the middle child of six children on Chicago’s West Side, Veronica “Vee” L. Harrison says she developed a knack for communicating,…
ENDORSEMENT: Patrick J. Hynes for Cook County Assessor
byCook County deserves an assessor who governs with fairness, equity, and common sense. Unfortunately, under Assessor Fritz Kaegi, too many South and West Side…
Evrod Cassimy – Anchor & Reporter NBC 5 Chicago
byEvrod Cassimy grew up in Rockford, IL, and is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago. He is a seven-time Emmy-nominated weekday morning news anchor…
ENDORSEMENT: LaShawn Ford for Congress, Illinois’ 7th District
byMidterm voting begins Tuesday, February 3. The midterm election is on March 17. We proudly endorse LaShawn Ford for Congress in Illinois’ 7th Congressional…
Lili-Anne Brown – Director, “Eureka Day”
byTalk to the actors that she’s worked with, and they’ll tell you that renowned artist, director, and educator Lili-Anne Brown has an innate ability…
Cynthia Kaye McWilliams – Actor and Entrepreneur
byTrue to her Capricorn star sign, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams has always been ambitious, dedicated, and has laser-focused discipline when she sets her mind to…
Terrance Pratt, CEO of Culture Loupe & Creative Director of Memoir Fragrances
byTerrance Pratt has built a career at the intersection of culture, creativity, and strategy—transforming insight into impact across industries. As the CEO of Culture…
Bennie Henry – Executive Director & Co-Founder, The Support Group
byFor almost four decades, Bennie Henry and his 501C3 nonprofit, The Support Group, have been helping to raise the youth of Chicago through a…